…McGill sat down with Jamie Johansson, candidate for California’s District 3 Assembly seat. Johansson, a first-generation farmer and former President of the California Farm Bureau, made it clear that 2026…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…Senate. He described her as someone who understands production agriculture, regulatory pressures, and the real-world impact of state policy decisions on farming operations. For those attending the World Ag Expo…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
…during the bloom window. One of Valent’s key products, ReTain® PGR for California, works by inhibiting ethylene production in plant tissues. Ethylene is responsible for flower senescence and drop, as…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…and Water Policy at the California Policy Center. While earlier discussions focused heavily on water, this episode zeroed in on energy, oil production, electricity pricing, and California’s economic future, all…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…Idaho potato, a name now synonymous with American potato production. This contribution had a lasting impact on food production, helping shape one of the country’s most important staple crops and…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
Mark Oppold with An American Agriculture History Minute highlights a surprising and influential chapter in U.S. agricultural and marketing history—one that connects food production, consumer tastes, and one of the…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…Together, these innovations allowed farmers to work faster, manage larger acreages, and reduce physical strain. Wheat Production in 1890: Expanding Efficiency Across Crops The same technological momentum influenced wheat production….
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
Micronutrient availability can be a hidden limiting factor in permanent crop production, even when overall fertility programs appear well balanced. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…expanded beyond almonds into water policy, where Duarte was especially blunt. He criticized decades of mismanagement that have forced productive farmland out of production while surface water flows are sent…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
Robert Verloop CEO and Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board California walnuts are entering a pivotal moment—one defined by strong production, expanding global demand, and renewed optimism…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…Reducing California farmland, he argues, does not eliminate food demand. It exports production to countries with fewer environmental protections, worsening global outcomes while weakening U.S. food security. Why These Stories…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…from on-farm production to processing and distribution. Potato Chip Processing Capital Potatoes are another standout crop for Michigan farmers. The state is the nation’s leading producer of potatoes used specifically…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…water availability remain major concerns, particularly for smaller family farms averaging around 60 acres. Many growers, he said, rely on off-farm income to stay afloat. Looking ahead to 2026, Verloop…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…tools offered greater consistency, reliability, and efficiency, allowing farmers to work more land with fewer laborers. This transition significantly increased productivity and encouraged the growth of commercial farming. Breakthrough Innovations…